All About Brownsville - January 30, 2009

& Haywood County

January 30, 2009

Volume 5, Issue 5

I’ve been busy making updates to the website. Everyday it seems I learn about new Brownsville-related sites - some business and some personal. I hope you are checking out the Business and Service Directory often for new listings. Of particular interest to you may be the newest list of blogs by local people. I’ve also put local blog links on the Brownsville Blog site. If you have a site that is not listed, or know about one, please e-mail me.

When Lt. Diebold, of the Brownsville Police Department, emailed me this week I had no idea that Super Bowl Sunday is this Sunday, February 1. I’m sure he is still laughing at me. (I didn’t dare ask him who’s playing.) But he has some very important information to pass along, and even though I will not be watching the game with you, I do hope you will be safe and responsible and enjoy. Read more here.

If you own or operate a business in Brownsville or Haywood County, you will not want to miss this seminar. “Survival Tips for Small Business” will focus on specific things you can do to keep afloat in this economy. It is being offered two times, once at noon and again at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Chamber. Call 731-772-2193 to register.

Brownsville Homecoming II happens tomorrow night, Saturday. If you don’t already have tickets, go by Insouth Bank, Livingston’s, or get them at the door. Only you might not want to depend on the door, tickets sell out quickly for this event.

The Hatchie Fall Fest has a new website, and vendor applications are now available. Check it out at www.hatchiefallfest.com. And if you are interested in helping plan this year’s event, please join us on Monday, Feb. 5. E-mail me for more information.

Even though it has already begun, it’s still not too late to sign up for this year’s Master Gardener class. Register before Feb. 5. Call 731-772-2861 for details.

And don’t forget about the King & Queen of Hearts Pageant to benefit the Humane Society next Saturday, February 7 (details below).

~ Sonia

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Saturday, January 31

A Brownsville Homecoming II

The Brownsville Haywood County Arts Council will present "A Brownsville Homecoming II" Saturday, January 31, 7 p.m., at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. A night of gospel singing featuring some of Brownsville's best. The concert is under the direction of Richard Dickerson, Minister of Music at Woodmont Baptist Church in Nashville, Tenn., and assisted by Jennifer Simmons Milligan, formerly of Brownsville. Tickets are $12.50 per adult and $5 per student. Tickets are available at Livingston's, Insouth Bank and the Arts Council office. More information is available by calling the Arts Council at 731-772-4883.

Monday, February 2

Today is Groundhog Day

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be held Monday February 2, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Hatchie Fall Fest Meeting

All interested parties are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Hatchie Fall Fest planning committee. Plans are underway for the 2009 event to be held October 17. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., at the National Guard Armory on Morgan St. For more information, call 731-780-5144. www.hatchiefallfest.com

Tuesday, February 3

Tax Help

Did your family earn less than $42,000 in 2008? Will you file the 1040, 1040A, or 1040 EZ form? If so, you could be eligible for a credit of up to $4,824 with the Earned Income Tax Credit as well as FREE Tax Preparation and Electronic Filing!!! Attend a free seminar to find out more at the UT - Extension Office, 100 S. Wilson Ave, Tuesday Afternoons thru Feb. 24, from 1-4 p.m. Sponsored by UT Extension, First State Bank, United Way of West Tennessee, and the Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury. Please bring a valid picture ID of taxpayer (and spouse if married filing jointly; both the taxpayer and spouse must be present to file a joint return); All W-2s and tax documents; Social Security cards for all; Routing/Account numbers for direct deposit; any Child care provider information; and Amount of 2008 Economic Stimulus Payment. For more information, contact the Extension office at 731-772-2861.

Thursday, February 5

Dining with Diabetes

UT Extension presents "Dining with Diabetes." Diabetics and people who care for them will learn how to effectively manage diabetes and receive recipes and cooking tips during this 4-session class. Classes will meet from 3-5 p.m., on Thursday afternoons in February at the Haywood Park Community Hospital dining room. Class size is limited to 25 and you must pre-register. Call 731-772-2861 for more details and to sign up. Classes are free to the public.

Small Business Survival

Learn key survival techniques to keep your small business thriving in rough economic times Thursday, February 5, at the Chamber of Commerce. Co-sponsored by the Tennessee Small Business Development Centers, Brownsville Haywood County Chamber of Commerce and the Brownsville Business Association. There is no cost for this very informative seminar and it will be offered twice that day, noon and 5:30 p.m., giving everyone an opportunity to attend. Contact the chamber to reserve your seat, 731-772-2193. Please specify which session you plan to attend.

City Ward 4 Neighborhood Watch Organizational Meeting

Thursday, February 5, 2009, 6 p.m., at City Hall, Brownsville - this will be an organizational meeting for residents of City Wards 2 & 4 to develop a Neighborhood Watch Community Organization. Wards 2 & 4 include the following streets and neighborhoods: Hatchie, Cooper, Anderson (out to the bypass), South Washington, Haywood, Jefferson, South Bond, South Park, Marge & Felicia. City Alderman Carolyn Flagg, former county commissioner Goldie Harwell, and resident Martha Lyle Ford are contacts for the event. All area residents are encouraged to come and participate. For more information, you may call Martha Lyle Ford at 731.780.6737.

2009 Master Gardener Class

It’s not too late to sign up for this class, which began Thursday, January 22. If you want to learn about all aspects of gardening and landscaping, this is the class for you. The class is taught on Thursday evenings at the Haywood County Agriculture Building, 100 South Wilson, Brownsville. If there are sufficient numbers, the staff will also conduct 9 a.m. - 12 noon sessions. Call 731-772-2861 for class details and costs.

Saturday, February 7

King & Queen of Hearts Pageant

The King & Queen of Hearts Pageant to benefit the Brownsville-Haywood County Humane Society will be held Saturday, February 7, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center, Brownsville. The pageant is open to boys ages 0-8 years and girls ages 0-21 years. Queens from the 6-9, 10-12, 13-15 and 16-21 age groups will qualify to compete in the Strawberry Territorial Revues. Registration fee is $25 at the door. Optional categories are $10 each, and contestants may enter all categories (there are 7) for $55. Entry forms and more information are available by contacting Linda Timbes, 731-661-0925, or Karley Bond, 731-616-5350. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Humane Society. Admission fees to the pageant are $3 for adults, $1 for children under 12. One parent per contestant is admitted free.

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